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Use this tag in relation to any kind of computer program that can replicate itself on its own, without user intervention, Like the old Morris worm. Lately, SMB vulnerabilities are the most common method.

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Is there malware that can run without user interaction after a download from the internet?

Is there malware that can run from a simple download from the internet autonomously without user interaction/initiation? I know there are worms that can do that, but I assumed they needed to be opened …
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